Kyrie Irving rejoined the Nets for a light workout at the Brooklyn Park Bridge earlier this afternoon, writes Zach Braziller of the New York Post.
Braziller notes that before the public event, Irving posted a tweet that seemed to indicate he still might be hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Irving received a large ovation from the crowd, and new teammate Patty Mills seems glad to have him back, Braziller relays.
“I think we’re taking it one step at a time, so to have everyone here outside at this [event] is pretty special,” Mills said.
Braziller opines that this represents minor progress, but Irving’s vaccination status is still front and center for the team.
Here’s more from New York:
- Dwayne Bacon and Wayne Selden appear to be the frontrunners for the 15th roster spot for the Knicks, relays Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. Coach Tom Thibodeau appears non-committal as to who might have the upper hand. “We have a number of guys who are battling it out,” Thibodeau said. “(Bacon) is a good competitor and obviously his length, his wing play. Wayne Selden has been terrific, along with Dwayne. Both guys are really solid veterans that can add to a team.” Thibodeau also said that M.J. Walker and Aamir Simms are still in the running as well, per Bondy, and who wins out might come down to who shows the most in practices.
- The Knicks‘ G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, will be relocating to Bridgeport, CT for the upcoming season, the team announced in a press release. The team’s normal home arena, the Westchester County Center, is currently being used as a COVID-19 vaccination site.
- In a member-only article, Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes that he believes that Irving’s situation has morphed into a public crisis for the Nets.
The last spot will either be BACON or SAUSAGE !!
#LetKyriePlay
Don’t let Kyrie hurt any more children!
#StopKillerKyrie
Send Kyrie to the edge of the world…..
I’m so happy he’s in Bklyn.
Kyrie is in the running for the dumbest professional athlete ever award. He might be in the lead. From flat-earther to anti-vaxxer…says a lot about the type of sycophants he surrounds himself with.
I like Aamir Simms. I think it’s best to play him in G-league for a yr. He can start there and get mins. This will up his game. He can play 3-4, I’d like to see him at the 3 more. He’s big and athletic there.
I know it’s only preseason. But Knicks offense looks good. All cause of the better shooting. The offense has opened up more, more spacing, more ball movement. I hope all the Fournier haters are watching. But then again you don’t watch. You only criticize. Waaha. Toppin and Quickley look great. Knicks are one of deepest team in NBA. This is what will take us to next level. Thibs is working the young guys. Gonna be a solid year.